Next Chapter***************Maria is kidnapped and guess who it is....well read the story and you might find out.

Note from Author*****In chapter 16 its like a couple months later, so its spring and that would put chapter 17 in the spring because I said they went to the park. Just so you know.

Chapter 18 **********

Kay and Miguel have decided to spend the day together with Maria. Their first having breakfast at Miguel's mom's house because his mother wants to see Maria and then they are going to the park again (requested by Maria). Then they plan on going to the movies and then to lunch with Reese and Jessica.

Kay was getting ready when Ivy yelled up that Miguel was there. She practically ran downstairs like a little school girl.

"Hey Miguel, ready?"

"Yeah, my mother can't wait to see Maria."

"Lets go."

Kay, Miguel, and Maria all piled into the car and left. When they got to Pilar's she was standing outside, almost jumping up and down. Kay got out and went to get Maria but Miguel beat her to it. She walked up to the door.

"Hey Pilar."

"Kay!" Pilar gave Kay a hug. "Where is my grandbaby."

"Right here mother."

Miguel handed Maria over to Pilar.

"Hey sweetie, I'm your grandma."

They all went inside and went into the kitchen. They all sat down at the table that was filled with food to feed an army with.

"Its been so long that I cooked for more then one person that I went a little overboard. Sense my Miguel left I hardly ever cook."

"Well, thanks for having us over Pilar."

"So, Kay, I know you have been here for awhile but I never really got a chance to ask you what you do for a living?"

"I design clothes and stuff. My friend Lauren postponed my new line that was surposed to come out about a month ago. She said I could have it here in Harmony."

"Well, thats nice. When are you returning to L.A?"

"Well, I think I might move here. Open my own company."

"Oh, that would be great. I will happily watch her anytime you want me to."

"Well, thanks Pilar. I mean after everything that has happened and Maria getting so close with everyone, I don't think its right to take her away from her family."

"Well, this is wonderful. I am so happy you have decided to stay."

"I am too, I get to spend as much time with my daughter as possible." said Miguel as he smiled at Kay.

Kay, Miguel, and Maria had breakfast and then stayed a little longer and then headed for the park. When they got there Maria ran to the swings and Miguel and Kay spread out on the blanket. They were watching Maria and talking about just stuff. When Kay looked up she couldn't find Maria. She ran to where she saw her last and began screaming for her.

"MARIA!"

"Kay she is probably just at the slide."

They went and looked all over the park and couldn't find her. Kay broke down and cried. Her little girl was gone. Someone took her little girl. She cried all the way to the police station and would not stop. She just seemed to be in a daze. She didn't even say anything. Miguel took her home and carried her inside. He set her on the couch and went to make her some tea. The police said they would call if they heard anything. When Miguel returned to the living room Kay was holding Maria's bear and rocking back and forth.

"Here Kay, come on you have to drink it. You will feel a lot better. Kay I am just as sad as you but you have to think possitive." Kay turned to Miguel with anger in her eyes.

"HOW CAN I BE CALM. MY LITTLE GIRL HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED AND I DON'T KNOW IF SHE IS HURT OR ANYTHING!!"

"Kay look, I know you are angry. I am too. Maybe Maria walked away somewhere and she got lost. They will find her soon. Trust me."

"Maybe you are right. I am sorry Miguel, I mean my, I mean our little girl is out there, scared and alone."

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In a house by a lake in Harmony....

A mysterious woman sat the struggling girl on a lumpy couch. The little girl looked up at the woman.

"Who are you? I want my mommy and daddy." said Maria and began to cry.

"Well you are never going to see your mommy and daddy again." said the woman. She took off the mask and it was.....Charity.

"I WANT MY MOMMY AND DADDY!" cried Maria

"Stop crying or I will not feed you."

Maria stopped crying and sat on the couch trembling.

"Now you stay here and don't try to leave or call for help." said Charity with a threatening voice.

Maria sat there on the sofa crying and hoping she will be found. Charity brought out a sandwich and milk out for Maria and she ate in hungrly. She then cried a little more and eventrually fell asleep saying she wanted her mommy and daddy.

Next chapter***************In this next chapter its a few days later from the kidnapping. They figured out it was Charity because she disappeared when Maria was kidnapped and has a motive because Miguel dumped her. Will they ever find Maria and will Charity ever see bars?